Employment Advisor – IPS Employability Programme
Location: Preston
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Are you passionate about employability, welfare-to-work, and supporting people into meaningful employment? This is a rewarding opportunity for an Employment Advisor / Employment Specialist to support individuals with health support needs, mental health challenges, or barriers to employment into sustainable paid work. Working within a high-impact Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme, you’ll help people develop confidence, build employability skills, and access real job opportunities that improve wellbeing, independence, and long-term recovery.
If you enjoy combining career coaching, employer engagement, and person-centred employment support, this role offers the chance to make a genuine difference every day.
About the Company
You’ll be joining a respected organisation delivering impact-led employability, welfare-to-work, and vocational rehabilitation services across local communities.
The organisation is recognised for its commitment to person-centred employment support, helping individuals overcome barriers to work through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), employability coaching, and employer partnerships.
Employees benefit from:
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Full IPS model training and development
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Ongoing CPD within employability and supported employment
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Structured supervision and coaching
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A collaborative, values-driven team culture
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Opportunities to develop within health-led employment services
The organisation believes that employment plays a vital role in recovery, wellbeing, and social inclusion, and its services are designed to help individuals move towards sustainable and fulfilling careers.
The Role
As an Employment Advisor / IPS Employment Specialist, you will support individuals with health support needs who are motivated to find or return to work.
You will manage a caseload of up to 25 participants, delivering Individual Placement and Support (IPS) within Primary Care Networks and wider health services, helping individuals progress into sustainable employment.
Key responsibilities include:
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Meeting clients 1:1 to understand their skills, strengths, and employment goals
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Using vocational profiling and personalised action plans to support job outcomes
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Delivering job search support, including CV writing, applications, interview preparation, and disclosure guidance
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Identifying suitable job opportunities through local labour market knowledge and employer engagement
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Accessing the hidden labour market to identify new employment opportunities
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with local employers
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Supporting employers with reasonable adjustments, retention strategies, and return-to-work plans
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Providing in-work support to help clients sustain employment
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Attending multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings with health professionals to promote the service and generate referrals
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Maintaining accurate case management records and performance tracking
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Delivering support in line with IPS fidelity standards and employability best practice
This role combines employability coaching, welfare-to-work support, employer engagement, and health-focused employment services.
Ideal Candidate
We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable career outcomes.
Essential experience
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Experience supporting individuals into employment within Employability, Welfare to Work, Supported Employment, Careers Advice, or Skills services
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Strong client engagement and motivational coaching skills
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Experience building relationships with employers, partners, and community organisations
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A person-centred and empathetic approach to employment support
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Ability to manage a caseload and deliver outcome-focused support
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Strong administrative and case management skills
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Flexibility to travel locally and support community outreach activity
Desirable (but not essential)
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Knowledge or experience of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
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Experience within Welfare to Work programmes, employability services, or health-led employment support
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Background in careers advice, recruitment, IAG, mental health support, or vocational services
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about employability, supported employment, and helping people achieve sustainable work, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that delivers real impact.
Apply now to take the next step in your Employability Advisor, Employment Specialist, or Welfare-to-Work career and help individuals rebuild their working lives